This week we chat with Cody Okonski from Millington. Cody tells us what it has been like playing more live shows and we discuss the bands new album, Welcome Home. Cody reveals the hardest song to sing while playing bass and we discuss emo music. Lastly, we give some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Millington: 

https://linktr.ee/millington

On The Upbeat:

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Ska News…..

-Beat The Smart Kids

On July 28th Chicago based  Beat The Smart Kids released their latest album, Hot Death. The album features 10 fun ska punk tracks. Hot Death from Beat The Smart Kids is streaming everywhere now.

https://open.spotify.com/album/4VX8QBjsySok0pODo3q7Tj?si=5elJkIXpSMu8qSIxx1AysQ

-Gelugugu

On July 31 Gelugugu released a four song EP called Go For It. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5hm7AOsTCrdjgx4xJO6Vjx?si=6EugSUraSwOFy4XeyYph5Q

-The Loving Paupers

On August 3 The Loving Paupers released a new single called Ladder. It’s the first song of the band’s upcoming album. The song Ladder is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3ztnz1zSxTh73ISMmbgpLO?si=orUCnGPsSP6ONqIAl5C1Ig

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

Oh hey there! It's yr old pal RJ, coming at you with a brand new episode, and this week I'm talking w/ the members of Ska City from Asheville, North Carolina! I'm joined by Gabe, Garrick, and Julia to talk about their recent album, what the Asheville ska scene (or lack there of) is like, and we get some specifics on their song "Ska City." All that and our usual Ska News and Ska Picks coming at you!

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https://skacity.bandcamp.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1x2JFULKqxVuSm7asv5vA9

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This week’s episode was recorded live from Orange County, California. It features local ska punk legends, Chase Long Beach. CLB joins us to to break down three of their songs. We hear the stories behind We’ve Got Pockets Like Nobody’s Business, Joe vs The Cricket and Mammoth. Chase Long Beach also plays each of these songs live. The band takes questions from our live audience and we play a game called Real Ska Band, Fake Ska band. 

Chase Long Beach:

https://linktr.ee/chaselongbeach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=dfc95b73-0b20-49f8-90e3-08056904efc9

Tickets to Chase Long Beach:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-caddies-tickets-634306045457

Chase Long Beach is:

On The Upbeat:

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This episode was recorded and edited by:

Mario Verlangieri 

Live Music Mixed by: 

Tristan Dolce 

This week, Aaron Bertram, Brian Klemm, Vince Walker and Brian Robertson from Suburban Legends join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rump Shaker. We take a deep dive into the early days of this legendary Orange County ska band. We learn the history of how Suburban Legends came to play a full summer of shows at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California and how that lead to the creation of their first full length album, Rump Shaker. Join us, as Suburban Legends tell the story behind this amazing ska record that moved a generation of suburban ska kids. “So go, roll down the window. Go, crank up that radio. Let’s drive until we hit the sky. Cause It’s not about where we go. Let’s start living life before we die."

Suburban Legends 

https://www.suburbanlegends.com

Tickets to August 11, 2023:

https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/suburban-legends-w-ruffolos-louser-tickets-V4JBNF

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Logan and Adam from Epic 18 join us. First, they tell us how they each got into ska music and how Epic 18 got their start. We hear about the band’s early days and we listen to a song off the new record. Logan and Adam tell us how the new record, Stop Procrastinating, was written and record. We also discuss playing live shows and video games. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Epic 18:

epicxviii.com

On The Upbeat:

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•Ska News…….

1)-Space Monkey Mafia

On June 30 Space Monkey Mafia released their new song called Suspicions.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2zirDfYq3gRS4kq1fdfESF?si=-zJ76yf1Ttum8sVhF3bU1A

2)-Goblin City Rat Boys

 On July 9th Goblin City Rat Boys released a new called called Rodent Rampage. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3IB3U2xIRxbCxs5CrTyKxD?si=kScw_nR1TsyPA_cRSvyM3g

3-Runaway Ricochet 

On July 7th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Make It Out. The song is the second single of the band’s upcoming new album, Diminishing Returns. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4LKzNaHrldcqRuOEcOvMYS?si=BzU5PqZ0SkarbW2DydHxQQ

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Eric Abbey from J. Navarro and the Traitors joins us. Eric tells us how he got into ska music and where that love for ska has taken him. He also discusses how J. Navarro and the Traitors got their start and we listen to a song of the new record. Eric talks about the writing and recording of the new record and what has changed in the ska scene over the years. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Eric Abbey:

https://linktr.ee/jnavarroandthetraitors

https://abbeyproductions.bandcamp.com/

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News…….

1.) Thirsty Guys

On June 23 Bad Time Records announced the release of the new album from Thirsty Guys called Out To Lunch. The new album features 12 ska punk tracks. You can order the album on vinyl from Bad Time Records. 

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/7MfFrqCEhjeAIiPIevjl6F?si=HOC3STwnQQCY3LxiX0SadA

Vinyl 

https://www.badtimerecords.com/products/thirsty-guys-out-to-lunch-vinyl

2) The Kodiaks

On June 20th The Kodiaks released a new album, Further from Home. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/5ON1etkuf3jIEyIRp5o0t5?si=EZM5NwrbQUuKfcrjnse0uQ

3)Llama Tsunami 

On June 25 Llama Tsunami released their third full length album entitled Something Cleaver. The album features 12 ska rock songs. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/3OCqKMgkTXk3h7VBMvjcwZ?si=FpKx_mdbT3iqqxx4WJokXA

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Aaron and Courtney from The Prizefighters join us. Courtney first tells us how he got into ska music and how lead to him joining the band. Next, Aaron and Courtney discuss the meaning behind their new album’s title, Punch. They also discuss the recording of the new album , we hear a track off the record and so much more. Lastly, we give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

The Prizefighters:

https://theprizefighters.net/

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com 

Ska News…….

-Millington 

On June 16 Millington released their new ep entitled Welcome. They also released a music video for the song Hollywood. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/4RAY9iowJxQLPERawAuiPI?si=8YXa9ii4TK6k4kPYGEph5Q

Hollywood Video: 

https://youtu.be/EiEyYQY1FT0

-Runaway Ricochet 

On June 16th Runaway Ricochet released a new song called Uncle Qrow. NEW ALBUM DIMINISHING RETURNS OUT 7/21

https://open.spotify.com/track/7A7Magd4NN8LeHReNIIsVN?si=Sk1XGVm1RwWHlFiRARKL3w

-Wavebreaker #4

On June 16 Bad Time records officially released Wavebreaker #4 . This is a split EP between Joe Gittleman ( former bassist for The Mighty Might Bosstones) and Bad Operation.

Spotify: 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Op6uQYTKfbC12dB7NoUBH?si=zB_viL7yTP2Upn7p4IVvdQ

Vinyl: 

https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/wavebreaker/products/joe-gittleman-bad-operation-wavebreaker-4

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Max Beckman from Half Past Two joins us. Max tells us about the band’s upcoming shows, what it’s like to be playing outside of Southern California and what it has been like to work with Reade from We Are The Union. We listen to Half Past Two’s song. Max also tells us about working on the new Amy Gabba album and some favorite ska memories. Lastly, we give you ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Half Past Two:

halfpasttwoska.com 

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News……

-Amy Gabba

On June 9th Amy Gabba and The Almost Famous released their full length album, Screaming At The Top of My Lungs. You can older cd and vinyl copies from Jump Up records and the album is streaming everywhere now. 

Streaming:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1ROVL6V9rTg3HWRqemBuzr?si=48gaJwWbQOiYdeZ5H_BC1Q

Physical Copies:

https://www.jumpuprecords.com/amygabbarules/

- Roger Latcheup

 On May 7th Roger Latcheup released a new album called On s’en fout, on s'aime!

https://open.spotify.com/album/4PLRsPPbW5Lh22mBSHOJ2F?si=yDEf7Re4TxS5iSQLqnWUZA

-Dope Times

Also, on June 9 Dope Times a new song called I Did it Anyway. The song is the third single off their upcoming album called Where Ghosts Remain Outside”. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/211Dq01FNwfGyI9IjYQbpi?si=6x_X0BdLRVy6Wp780nPykA

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

This week Ben Fortosky from Minivandal joins us. We learn his ska origin story, how he started playing music and how Minivandal got their start. We also hear a new song of their upcoming album, what we can expect from the new record and their future plans. We also give you some ska news and our ska picks of the week. 

Minivandal:

http://minivandal.com/

On The Upbeat:

ontheupbeatska.com

Ska News

-Epic 18

On June 1, Epic 18 released a new song called Stop Procrastinating. It’s the first single of their upcoming full length album, that drops June 18. Stop Procrastinating is streaming everywhere now. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/6gzd1gvR4puXWto8C2dSwm?si=nWhJlLpsT4WjOIsQivvOkw

-Random Hand

On June 2, Random hand released a new song called Lifejackets. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/18Pd8e9Yxx2OZAf05BHlP5?si=nKcaqYa9SAu1BCiS-iGnrw

-Title Holder 

On June 2, ska punk band Title Holder released their full length album, What Better Time. Your can preorder the vinyl record from Jump Start Records and the album is streaming digitally everywhere now. 

Streaming 

https://open.spotify.com/album/37qtCG8BHcijCbVqjjwxqg?si=uAcBVDI7Q_-A0PmPcZANtg

Order Vinyl 

https://jumpstartrecords.limitedrun.com/products/743914?preview=true

Spotify playlist Ska Favorites:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2DikTsRPk4dspXejk9bFko?si=vaPlX9V7QVW9JsTRSUdqCg

Ska News Theme by Dang!t:

https://dangitband.bandcamp.com/music

Main Theme by Millington: https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com/music

You can buy the main Theme Song: 

https://ontheupbeat.bandcamp.com/track/on-the-upbeat

Hidden Audio From:

@adamflawless on TikTok 

On this episode RJ sits down to talk w/ Eric Mazurak AKA Super Tiger AKA Gain Stages. He's an all around great dude, as well as a writer, performer, and producer. That's right listeners, Eric is a triple threat! We get a bit into how his new album "Super Duper Sampler" came about, his history in and out of the ska community, as well as how he met many of the vocalists that contributed to the "Super Duper Sampler"

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